Artist Statement
I find serenity and stillness in discovering convergences of light, line, and texture that sing to the soul. In this process I fully embrace the ambiguity (perceptual, spiritual, intellectual) in which I experience my inner and outer worlds. I am attracted to the simplicity of the minimal and the abstract. With its inherent mystery and infinite expressive possibilities, the human form is for me an ideal vehicle for this journey.

To achieve the level of intimacy I need to make these images, I make self-portraits and photograph close friends only - both men and women - none of whom are professional models.

Process Statement
To distil form and convey fluidity in a painterly manner, I combine fast black and white film, low light, and high contrast printing. These images are not manipulated.